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WTI slides towards $86 as US-Iran ceasefire talks ease Strait of Hormuz supply fears
WTI slips near $86.60 as ceasefire talks ease Hormuz fears; inventory draw disappoints, volatility elevated, outlook bearish.
New Zealand Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May, Challenging Rate Cut Bets and Supporting the Kiwi
New Zealand consumer confidence rebounded in May, challenging rate-cut bets and supporting equities and the kiwi dollar.
Oil Surges and Volatility Spikes as US-Iran Strikes Raise Risks in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran clashes near Strait of Hormuz spark oil surge, volatility fears, and shifts toward gold and defense.
EIA crude stocks fall 3.3m barrels, missing forecasts as OPEC+ decision looms
EIA data showed crude stocks fell 3.327 million barrels, undershooting forecasts, hinting weaker demand amid OPEC+ uncertainty.
US New Home Sales Undershoot Forecasts, Fuelling Bets on Fed Cuts and Homebuilder Weakness
April new home sales missed forecasts at 622k, signaling housing cooling, dovish Fed bets, and defensive positioning.
US April new home sales rise but miss forecasts, fuelling dovish Fed tilt and housing hedge plays
April US new home sales rose to 622,000 but missed 0.67M forecast, boosting dovish Fed expectations.
Williams flags data-led Fed stance as inflation, tariffs set to peak; Middle East risks linger
John Williams: Fed policy data-driven; inflation/tariffs peaks soon; rates steady, curve steepening trades, weaker dollar outlook.
US jobless claims edge up as Dollar Index steadies and markets weigh cooling labour signals
US jobless claims edged up to 215K; rising averages suggest cooling labor market, complicating Fed policy outlook.
US April personal spending rises 0.5%, bolstering Fed hold outlook and keeping markets range-bound
April US personal spending rose 0.5%, meeting forecasts, supporting steady demand, keeping Fed on hold, volatility subdued.
US core PCE eases to 3.6% as Fed rate-cut odds slip and volatility risks build
PCE inflation matched forecasts; May core dipped slightly, Fed stays cautious, volatility opportunities emerge amid inverted yield curve.
